Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2012 by Mama Rules

Very easy dessert to make.

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2012 by dmcshane

Love this cake. Very ,easy, and delicious!

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2012 by phanchar

I made this cake before I found this recipe. I needed a desert for the family reunion so I used the same steps as for this cake, except I used a caramel icing with the toffee bits on top. The pan was empty by the end of the day and everyone wanted the recipe.

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by Dru06

I've made this several times; it has become one of our favorite cakes. Because I couldn't find the candy bars, I sprinkle the top with Heath Toffee Bits instead.

Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by wildviolet

I too have always heard this cake was called; "Better than sex cake". Well what ever ya call it's just good stuff!!

Reviewed on May. 20, 2012 by barb347444

I've made this little bit of heaven cake for quite a while. Everyone loves it and it's quick and easy to put together when you want to spend the lion's share of your time on a great meal. Golly David.s - What an angry little man you are. Perhaps you are better served by spending your time on an angry political site like HP? You'd fit right in.

Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2012 by kittycatbailey

Very good. Another version I make uses a marble cake mix, caramel topping and crushed butterfingers. Both are great combinations!

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by MLuck

I haven't made this version, but made what my family calls, "Skorr bar cake". We used a devil's food mix and a can of eagle brand as well a caramel ice cream topping. I used three, frozen, then crushed skorr bars, on top of the cake, then put the whipped cream on top and one more crushed skorr bar on top of the cream.(Skorr bars are in Canada and Britain too I think). Freezing the bars helps them crush better. My family loves it.

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by MamaBear40

I was really curious to find out what a poke cake is, so I tried this out on the family. Wow, I'm so glad I did! A bit like chocolate sticky toffee pudding, with the added bonus of a gorgeous creamy, crunchy layer on top. Husband especially loved it.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2012 by vdbrehmer

So quick! Great for unexpected company. David, study English grammar prior to calling others stupid since you used "your" incorrectly.

Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2012 by eddiesmimi

My family just loved this dessert. I certainly will make it again and again. So easy for a cake that is so delicious.

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by randt

Excellent version, especially for people with limited time. I have a version that also calls for a can of sweetened condensed milk. This has quite a few less calories. David, you obviously don't have a time issue between work and children. Go back to your kitchen and leave us alone. Oh, by-the-way, not all Americans are fat!!!! That is an ignorant assumption. (I am not American)

Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2011 by Grammiek51

Loved it

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2011 by cynthe66

Wonderful quick and easy when you need something on the fly. The people I "bake" for (btw David I'm a professional baker) love simple homecooked recipes. I make the chocolate cake and caramel sauce from scratch

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2011 by TCD1

I'm not American, but I love American style cooking. It is so easy and taste really good. I use to make everything from scratch, but now I make use of American assembling...lol I'm not entering any competitions, I just want my family to enjoy what I've made.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by peachyme414

YOU'RE right, David, assembly would be a great category! I love assembly! Fast, easy, and delicious and this cake would be the perfect start to such a category.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by Mamie Jane

Sounds like David is a bit angry. Perhaps if someone were to give him a piece--and I don't mean cake--he wouldn't be so cranky, and he wouldn't feel the need to deride us fat Americans and our cooking skills. Have a nice day, David!

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by mkonk

This is so delicious it should be declared sinful!! I have made this numerous times for potlucks/picnics and it's always a huge hit.

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by MandisaFan

This cake was so good!!! You don't even need refrigerate it for 2 hours!!!

Reviewed on May. 24, 2011 by malia_r

So easy to make and will be great for potlucks!

Reviewed on May. 12, 2011 by musicmomto4

We call it "Holy Cow Cake" because when you try it, you say, "Holy Cow, that's good!"

Reviewed on May. 12, 2011 by pduimering

I have made this cake a few times now and everytime I serve it I get great comments. It is so simple and tastes great!

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by conshanty

I used Smucker's butterscotch-caramel and had the same problem as another reviewer who said to use name brand topping because the off-brand stuff was watery. The cake was wet--like soaked in water, which I found unpleasant; but everybody loved the taste and everything else about it. I will try another brand of topping next time, and possibly use less.

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by tammymiller65

This cake came out awesome. It is super easy and tasted like you made it from scratch. I used just caramel topping instead of the butterscotch-caramel topping. I also added a 3/4 cup of chocolate chips to the batter before I baked it. It came out super moist and everyone just loved it. I will definitely made this one again and I loved it because it is so simple!!

Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2011 by Judy Jennings

I make this cake often - we call it Killer Cake - but I also pour a can of sweetened condensed milk over the cake along with the caramel ice cream topping. Delish!

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2011 by chaosmommy

My 13-year-old daughter made this for me for my birthday. It was amazing!

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by badkitty

Excellent! Easy and nice presentation. I would make this many more times! Son said it's the best cake I've made. Followed the directions exactly, using Heath toffee bits for the candy and drizzling each piece with Hersheys chocolate syrup when served. Thank you!

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by lthiggins

This was easy and really went over for our Home Group. Everyone loved it and it will definitely be a favorite to make again.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by tbrew25

I've had this recipe since I was little my mom always made it, definately a crowd pleaser, if you aren't big on toffee (like me) Butterfinger candy bars work awesome too SOOO yummy

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by drbgsbny

This was so quick and easy to do. I used the Heath English Toffee Bits. Everyone requests this one everytime. Thans for the great recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2010 by housebunny715

This cake is soooo good and sooo rich!! I think I used a spoon handle that was too small because almost none of the caramel went into the holes. Warming the caramel up next time might help too.

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2010 by Live2Cook

Yummy, sticky, gooey, delicious!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2010 by jonnyboysmom

Made this for a pig roast. People were scraping the cake pan to get every last piece. I had to write down the recipe for everyone.

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by xicota

I guess I'm the "odd" person who thought this cake was good but VERY sweet. Next time I make this, I will use about half of the recommended caramel topping, and definitely will not spread the caramel on the cake top.

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by eye_lady

Made this 2 nights ago and it's already gone! Very good, not as sweet as I thought it would be....I enjoyed it.

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2010 by linda142

Scrumpious!

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2010 by skippyto1

I like to kick this recipe up one notch and replace the cool whip with cream cheese frosting. Variations of this recipe have been around for years. It can be found on the box of the Betty Crocker German Cake mix or in the Cake Doctor Book- which also suggests replacing the Heath bars with crushed Butterfinger candy bars. We like the Heath Bar recipe so well that I haven't wanted to try the Butterfinger variation.

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2010 by Munchkin55

I made this for my daughters. Wow, yummy! It was great, not real sweet with the cool whip. They rated it as a favorite! I made it fat free & drizzled choc. syrup over the top. So good!!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2010 by confettifalls

My young granddaughter loves to bake with me. This cake was easy and fun for her to do entirely by herself and quickly. Poking the holes was a kick; frosting and garnishing a cinch. Light- textured and surprisingly delicious dessert.

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by shortfatfanny

We have been making this for 3 yrs but use German Choclate Cake mix rather than chocolate. It is requested all the time by family.

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by Linda Sade

I have made this cake for years. We call it "Better Than Sex Cake" or "Better Than Robert Redford Cake. It never stays around long here.

Linda in Quincy, Il

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by aleckonby

This is a good, knock off version of the exact same recipe on a german chocolate cake box (I think Betty Crocker??). I think it's german chocolate cake instead of regular chocolate, and also condensed milk added as well.

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by Christy622

Very good, will be making again!

Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by whohaz1

This is very close to one of our family favorietes. The difference is, when pouring on the carmel, we also pour on a jar of fudge sauce (warm it a little to make it pourable) Soooo good!

Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by zakons

Toffee Poke Cake 

Photo by: Taste of Home

This recipe is my family and friends very favorite dessert. I love making it because it is so simple.  Even kids love making this cake.

—Ms. Jeanette Hoffman, Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Toffee Poke Cake

 

15 Servings

• Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients

• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix
• 1 jar (17 ounces) butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping.... (use name brand topping....generic is watery)
• 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 3 Heath candy bars (1.4 ounces each), chopped

Directions

• Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack.
• Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in cake. Pour 3/4 cup caramel topping into holes. Spoon remaining caramel over cake. Top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with Heath  candy.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
•  Yield: 15 servings.
• .............................................................................
• Tips............had GREAT reviews....easy

• When making the cake mix trying using a chocolate soda 12 oz. can or any type of soda instead of the eggs and oil and water. So easy and taste really good. Cook the same as on the box. I do this all the time. My two year old loves to make a cake with me.

   

  Be sure to use name brand carmel ice cream topping, generic was watery. It soaked in the bottom of the cake, but it still tasted ok.

Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by bgray1245

Would you share the recipe with me please.

Taste of Home won't give out the recipe.

Thanks in advance.

Barbara

karlbar@cox.net

Reviewed on May. 12, 2010 by wtigers814

I made the same cake, but also drissled sweetened condensed milk at the same time of the carmel topping. Very Good.

Reviewed on May. 03, 2010 by tamijax

I made this last August for my newphews, and let them help me make it.....THEY loved it and took the recipe home to their mom. It was light , rich and irresisitable!! It was all gone in less than 24 hrs....Thats what happens when your nephews are football players!

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2010 by as2162

I was convinced I had a reduced sugar chocolate cake mix for our Easter dessert toffee poke cake. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be a reduced sugar yellow cake. I made it anyway making the yellow cake substitution. The cake was such a hit my 4 year old Granddaughter, Leah, announced she wants this cake for her 5th birthday party. It was a big hit.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by jadedraven

I made this for a garden party I threw last year, and I've made it since then as well. First of all it is almost shamefully easy for such a pretty looking dessert. I use prepackaged toffee bits (no chocolate in em but no one complains) to make it faster. I get rave reviews everytime. I made it on a very hot muggy day once however and in transporting it all the whipped topping slid about 3 inches which made for a sticky mess. The cake still ate and was delicious but it might not be the best idea for an outdoor event

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2009 by cdovery

I have not made this cake yet, but my grandaughter has made it for me twice within a three week period, it is one if the most delicious and moist cakes that I have ever ate. I would request anyone that is seeking a easy chocolate cake recipe to try this one.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2009 by debihunt

This cake was so easy to make and absolutely AMAZING!

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2009 by suehines

This cake rates right up there with the very best cakes I've ever made. Family and friends LOVE it.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by berrymo48

The first time I made this recipe was for the 50th birthday of a co-worker's of my daughter. It was a HUGE success. I was asked for the recipe by many. Since the first time I have made it many times. Initially I made a change in cutting calories which did not affect the taste of the cake nor the success rate of it either. It is one that you just cannot eat one small piece but keeping going back for more. I will continue to make it.

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2009 by jumpdeb512

This cake is the bomb!!Although I don't use as much ice cream topping and already prepared toffee bits work just as well.

jumpdeb512

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2009 by redhummert

Simple and delicious. My twelve year old daughter made this for the family. Super tasty.

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2009 by rennasarnp

I have a very similar recipes and it is known as "Is it really better than sex?" cake. It is wonderful and a real conversation piece!

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by cabaret

I had to make a quick dessert today. My kids like chocolate and toffee so this looked like a good solution. Everyone loved this cake. This is definately a keeper.

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2009 by skylir88

When making the cake mix trying using a chocolate soda 12 oz. can or any type of soda instead of the eggs and oil and water. So easy and taste really good. Cook the same as on the box. I do this all the time. My two year old loves to make a cake with me.

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by mrshaz

Be sure to use name brand carmel ice cream topping, generic was watery. It soaked in the bottom of the cake, but it still tasted ok.